The brain is always active, even during sleep. However, certain activities can engage the brain in new ways, potentially leading to improvements in memory, cognitive function, or creativity. This ...

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About two daily servings of this common crunchy snack could increase verbal memory and blood flow to the brain Getty A new study analyzed older adults who ate 60 grams of unsalted skin-roasted peanuts ...

Exercise has long been linked with stronger brains and reduced risk of dementia and other cognitive diseases. But new research suggests that older adults can significantly improve brain health with ...

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While the benefits of following a Mediterranean diet are well established, a new study suggests that the fresh-forward, olive oil-soaked eating style can boost brain health by promoting certain gut ...

Our memory operates through our motivation and attention. Neurons fire and create patterns and networks based on how we use our brains. Our thoughts, intentions, and actions directly shape the ...

A growing body of research suggests exercise can be beneficial for cognitive health.

In a recent review published in the journal Cell Metabolism, a group of authors explored how Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonism shapes the neurovascular unit (NVU), potentially linking ...

There is no reality check like telling someone the same story twice and not realizing it until they stop you midway. When that’s followed by misplacing your keys for the second time in a week or ...